Hey! I’ve looked around for a few hours at different options but I figured I may as well get opinions from people who are really into this stuff. I’m recently in the market for new headphones as my current ones are starting to fall apart. I’m looking for something more professional than just the cheap gaming headphones as I’ve recently purchased a dedicated microphone so I don’t need one on my headset and I’d like to get a pair that will last for quite some time. I’ve seen a lot of people mention the Sennheiser HD560S which I’ve tried them in stores and I like them decently well but I’d really prefer closed-back headphones. Here’s some stuff about what I’m looking for:
- My previous headset is a Corsair HS60 Pro Wired Headset. This headset fits me decently well with it only getting a little uncomfortable after a very long time of wearing them. Id like something with a similar-ish fit that can be worn for very long periods of time without feeling uncomfortable
- Budget - Under $250 USD would be nice but a hard ceiling would probably be around $350 USD, especially since I’m looking for something medium/higher ranged
- Source - I’d prefer to just have a single 3.5mm output. I don’t want to have to use an amp or anything, just something I can plug into my desktop computer
- Preferences:
- No active noise cancellation
- Closed back
- Over ear
- Wired
- Surround sound
- No attached microphone (this isn’t an extremely hard no but avoid if at all possible)
- This headset will just be used in my house at my desktop
- I don’t have a hard preference when it comes to timbre but I do listen to a very wide variety of music. This headset will be used for gaming, consuming media (videos and audio), and for calling
Thank you for any help and let me know if I can provide any more information
I love my Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros. I think they meet all your requirements and they’re under budget.
There is an 80 ohm version and a 250 ohm version. Make sure to get the 80 ohm if you don’t want to use a dac.
But seconding these. I have some 80 ohm ones and use a Sound Blaster Play!3 usb dac I got for $25, and I think they sound great. Smore importantly for my use, they are very comfortable to wear for long periods while wearing glasses.
Ah, good to know, thanks. Good to know the thing about the glasses too, I’ll definitely consider these
So comfy ☺️
There is also a 32 ohm version that has “leatherette” padded cups which may be fine but sounds sweaty and uncomfortable to me.
I actually got the 250 ohm version and haven’t had any issues using them without a DAC although I’ve only used them with my computers; never mobile devices. I think maybe the 80s were out of stock? I bought them at the height of COVID.
That’s super good to know the 250s also work without a dac! I was worried so I opted for the 80s, but I just use them for gaming mostly
Thanks! I’ll definitely check those out
I was going to mention the Sennheiser ones since they’re closer in form factor to what you’re used to, but you already stated that they don’t match your preference. AKG perhaps then? The band on some models can be tight and press the cans over the ears more which is not the most comfortable at the beginning, but over time I’ve come to appreciate that they don’t wiggle around, and actually prefer them nowadays for longer sessions.
Interesting, good to know. Thanks!
I would check out Beyerdynamics if you haven’t.
